Investments - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | ||
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Mar. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Property
State
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Mar. 31, 2014
USD ($)
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Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Property
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| Investment [Line Items] | |||
| Gross investment in real estate properties | $ 8,224,762 | $ 8,043,497 | |
| Number of real estate properties | Property | 2,547 | 2,509 | |
| Number of properties securing borrowings | Property | 145 | ||
| Properties dispersed geographically | State | 49 | ||
| Minimum percentage of investment in real estate properties | 10.00% | ||
| Amortization amount to rental revenue for capitalized leases | $ 1,400 | $ 1,300 | |
| Texas | |||
| Investment [Line Items] | |||
| Number of states exceeding disclosure threshold | State | 1 | ||
| Percentage of investment in real estate properties | 11.90% | ||
| In-Place Leases | |||
| Investment [Line Items] | |||
| Leases amortization expenses | $ 12,800 | $ 13,400 | |